German Submarines Sink Nine Vessels Off Nantucket Coast
Reports from Newport and Nantucket detail German submarines sinking nine vessels off the U S coast near Nantucket in a daylight attack Sunday. Ships named include Stephano Kingston Strathdene Westpoint Bloomersdijk and Christian Knudsen with many passengers and crew saved, including Americans among Stephano’s thirty-three women and ten children.
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New England
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Nantucket
Halos
Subsparine
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Ameri
Newport
Weetpoint
Strathdene
Bloomersdijk
Christian Knudsen
Pageengera
Knudsen
United States
Ericcson
Balch
Gleaves
Stephana
Westpoint
Hroomersdhjk
Wilson to Aid Democratic Cause in Maryland Tour
Congressman Riley Wilson and Judge Riley J. Wilson lead a Maryland campaign tour with stops at Cumberland Oakland and Baltimore as part of the push for Woodrow Wilson’s re-election. Other speakers include Gore Ransdell Rubeson Caldwell. The duo plans to adjust plans to favor the national effort over a Fifth district visit.
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News-Star
Washington
David J. Lewis
Maryland
Genator
Riley J. Wilson
Louisiana
Maryand
Cumberlad
Oakland
Eleventh Ward
Baltimore
Senator Gore
Oklahoma
Ransdell
Rubeson
Caldwell
New
Wilson
Fifth Congressional District
Fifth District
Woodrow Wilson
Cotton Takes Big Tumble On Submarine Activity
The cotton market weakened sharply as submarine activity influenced sentiment. Prices slid 46 to 65 points early, rebounded to within 10 to 16 points of Saturday's close, while Standard issues and war stocks also dropped. Marine insurance rates rose, reflecting heightened risk in transatlantic trade.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
British Steamer Strathdene Fire Upon Without Warning
New York October 9 reports Captain Wilson arrived with word that the British steamer Strathdene was fired upon without warning. He said the incident occurred at sea and details remain unclear as authorities begin inquiries.
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New York
Wilson
Diplomatic strains rise after German submarine raids
Washington reports suggest possible tensions with Germany over submarine activities off New England. Officials say actions could breach international law if contraband ships are targeted, risking a renewed German question with the Allies. In New Jersey, President Wilson stated Germany must fully meet its promises to the United States and signaled confidence in Germany’s willingness to comply.
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Washington
New England
Germany
Long Branch
N. J
Wilson
American
United States
Submarine Sinks Troop Steamer in War News
The auxiliary cruiser Gallia carrying 2000 Serbians and French soldiers was captured and sunk by a submarine. Thirteen hundred were rescued by a French cruiser and landed on Sardinian shores. Serbian forces crossed the Cerna, capturing a Bulgarian village as Sofia says attempts toward Monastir were abandoned. Petrograd reports Russian penetration east of VladimirVolysakt.
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London
Gallia
Sardina
Cerna
Sofia
Monastir
Petrograd
Vladimir Volysakt
Boston 100K Second Game Pitcher's Battle
A marathon fourteen inning pitcher’s duel capped the second game of the Boston 100K series. Ruth and Smith faced heavy hitters and kept the score tight, with both sides denied until late innings.
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Boston
Ruth
Smith
Boston Americans Win Thriller In Fourteen Inning World Series
In Brooklyn the Boston Americans beat the Brooklyn Nationals two to one in fourteen innings. Gainer drove home the deciding run with one out in the fourteenth. Attendance 41,375. receipts $81,625. Ruth and Smith pitched all fourteen innings in a dramatic game with errors and timely hits shaping the outcome.
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Brooklyn
Associated Press
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Boston Americans
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Mowrey
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Olson
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Scott
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Walker
Johnston
Thomas
Jangrin
Curtshaw
Janvrin
Hobitzell
Thomas Wre
Quigley
Hollitzeil
Hollitzell
Myers
Campaign Opens Defense of Law Creating State Board
Gov. Pleasant defends a 1st amendment measure as supporters highlight a state board proposal. Opponents question powers and oversight while campaign rhetoric elevates accountability and public input. The article outlines legislative context and party perspectives in the race.
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Gov. Pleasant
State Board OF Appatrs
Pleasants Defense of State Board Tax Plan
Gov Ruffin Pleasant defends a constitutional amendment creating a state affairs board. He says taxpayers pay their just share and the board will assess property for state taxation, equalize statewide assessments, meet statewide daily, and ensure property appears on tax rolls. The plan separates state and parish valuations to raise appropriate funds.
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Board of State Affairs
New Orleans
Ruffin G. Pleasant
Pleasant
Donaldsonville Fair
Louisiana
South Louisiana
Baton Rouge
State Board of Affairs
Governor Pleasants budget aims to cut state tax rate
Governor Pleasant advocates increased state assessments and local parish assessments to raise funds for parish needs. He supports a constitutional amendment to reduce the state tax maximum from over 6 mills to about 3.5 mills, arguing stronger state finances would justify broader publicity of Louisiana’s wealth. He plans a campaign starting this week with stops in Pineville, Natchitoches, and a first speech in the Third Congressional District.
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Pleasant
Louisiana
Pineville
Asylum Board
Natchitoches
Thirg
Rw i
President Wilson Help Drive Marketing Campaign Urgency
The appeal urges every Democrat and Wilson admirer to donate to a nationwide campaign fund. It cites Monroe donors giving 100, 25, and 10 dollars and asks others to contribute at least 1 dollar if possible. Donations can be handed to Travis Oliver at Central Savings Bank & Trust Co. or O B Morton at Ouachita National.
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Wilson
Monroe
Travis Oliver
Central Savings Bank & Trust Co
O. B. Morton
Ouachita National
Parish Medical Society Hosts Dinner at River Front Home
Dr. Thos EK Wright entertained the Ouachita Parish Medical Society with a sumptuous Saturday dinner at his River Front residence. Guest of honor was Dr. W. H. Seeman of New Orleans, president of the State Medical Society. The informal event highlighted hospitality and fraternal spirit, reinforcing the society’s statewide reputation as the lowest parish organization in the state.
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Ouachita Parish Medical Society
Thos. EK. Wright
River
W. H. Seeman
New Orleans
State Medical Society
Ouachita Parish
Full Report of Inspectors Reveals Mosquito Breeding Hotspots
The inspectors document widespread mosquito breeding across multiple locations in Monroa. They identify standing water and poor drainage as key factors, prompt sanitation actions, and urge communities to eliminate breeding sites and monitor for health risks. Local authorities plan targeted inspections and public awareness campaigns.
Letter to Mayor Apgar on Monroe malaria survey findings
Dr Oscar Dowling reports to Mayor H D Apgar that Monroe shows malaria concerns from Anopheles and Culex mosquitoes. June to August records show ten malaria cases and one death, with several ditches found breeding sites and larvae in multiple city blocks. Authorities urged immediate control measures and resident cooperation to remove breeding areas.
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New Orleans
H. D. Apgar
Monroe
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